Church Worship Ends in Tragedy as Church Falls in Taraba

Last updated: Jun 15, 2025. 11:40 pm

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The church is located behind the Police Divisional Office
Worshippers were inside the church when the building caved in
Some victims with fractures were taken to a local bone setter

A devastating incident occurred in Mutum-Biyu town, Taraba State, when the UMCN church building collapsed during a heavy rainfall accompanied by a powerful windstorm.

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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the church is located behind the Police Divisional Office in Gassol Local Government Area.

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According to eyewitnesses, the worshippers were inside the church on Sunday when the building caved in.

Although no fatalities were reported, several individuals were injured in the event, prompting a swift response from local authorities and medical personnel. Those in need of immediate care were quickly transported to the Mutumbiyu Refferal Hospital

Some victims with fractures were taken to a local bone setter in the town for further care.

Church Worship Ends in Tragedy as Church Falls in Taraba

Alhaji Baffa Wanzami, the local bone setter, confirmed that three injured worshippers, including a girl, were brought to him with fractures in their arms and legs.

“It is very sad that some worshipers were injured while others got fractures when the church they were conducting service collapsed. Some of those that got fractures including a little girl were brought to me and l set their fractured bones,” Wanzami said.